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Expert: Ramona Quilter - 8/23/2006


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i DON'T WANT TO GET MY PERIOD THIS MONTH, BECAUSE OF SOMETHING SPECIAL COMING UP.  I HEARD YOU CAN TRICK YOUR BODY BY SKIPPING THE 7 SUGAR PILLS? iS THIS HARNFUL AT ALL, AND DOES IT ACTUALLY WORK?  

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It isn't any worse than taking the pills normally.  The pills are harmful to your body but since you are already taking them, skipping your period isn't going to be any harder on your body.  sometimes it works, but sometimes it doesn't.  Probably most of the time it works.

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Ramona Quilter

Expertise

Natural Family Planning is a risk-free, safe, and economical alternative to chemical and barrier contraceptives. NFP is easy to understand, aids in fertility awareness for spacing children as well as increasing communication and assisting couples to concieve. I do not answer questions about other forms of birth control.

Experience

I have personal experience with all birth control methods, I practiced NFP throughout my child-bearing years and I am a paralegal with great research skills. I am totally convinced this is a viable alternative and I can back-up my statements with research.

Organizations
National Association of Legal Professionals, (NALS). Couple to Couple League (www.ccli.org - national organization for NFP)

Education/Credentials
Medical Assisting diploma, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Applied Science in Legal Studies.

Awards and Honors
College graduate with high honors; high school graduate with highest honors;

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